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Moscow Court Reduces Drug Trafficking Sentence for Jailed U.S. Man

A Moscow court sentenced dual national Robert Woodland to 12 years and six months in prison last July.

Russia Releases Footage of U.S. Man Detained at Moscow Airport

The man, a U.S. citizen, was arrested for allegedly being in possession of cannabis-laced candy.

Cocaine Smuggling Into Russia Up Tenfold Since Invasion of Ukraine

Russia appears to have become a key transit hub for cocaine destined for European markets following the closure of Ukraine's Odesa port.

Russia Says Seized EU-Bound Cocaine Haul Worth Millions

The suspects were caught loading 570 kilograms of the illegal substance into a container intended for shipment to the EU, Russia's FSB said.

FSB Chief Calls for Cooperation With Taliban in Fight Against Drug Trafficking

“In light of the Taliban’s measures against ISIS, I believe it is possible to establish constructive cooperation with the Afghan authorities,” FSB...

Italian Citizen Arrested After Trying to Bring Hashish Into Russia

Customs authorities said the 30-year-old Italian, who was not named, sought to enter the western Pskov region on his motorcycle with 170 grams of hashish...

Moscow Court Upholds 12.5-Year Sentence for U.S.-Russian Man on Drug Charges

Robert Woodland was arrested in January for trying to hide 47 grams of mephedrone, and he was sentenced to jail in July.

Russia Arrests German Tourist for ‘Smuggling’ Edibles

Russia's customs service said the man, whose identity was not revealed, arrived from Hamburg to visit a woman he had met online.

Russia Seizes 1 Ton of Nicaraguan Cocaine in St. Petersburg

A criminal case was launched after an expert valued the cocaine at 11 billion rubles ($122.7 million).

Russia Arrests U.S. Citizen on Drug Charges

A Moscow court placed Robert Woodland in two-month detention on various drug-related offenses.

U.S. Teacher’s Letters Censored in Russian Prison, Family Says

Marc Fogel’s sister said his family only received Russian-language letters.

U.S. Basketball Star Griner Says Didn't Intend to Smuggle Drugs Into Russia

"I did not think of or plan to bring banned substances into Russia," said Griner, who faces up to 10 years in prison.

Darknet Marketplace Shutdown Upends Russia’s Illegal Drug Market

While there are new ways to help mitigate the harmful effects of drugs, Hydra's shutdown may have negative short-term impacts.

Russia Jails U.S. Teacher for 14 Years on Drug Charges

Marc Fogel, a former U.S. diplomat, is among several Americans currently in Russian prisons.

Russian Clinics Brace for Botox Shortage as Imports Drop – Kommersant

Dwindling Botox imports coincided with an increase in demand for injections at Russian clinics.

Fears in Russia Over Pharmaceutical Supplies

Local stocks are expected to last three to six months, the Kommersant business daily said.

U.S. Teacher Held in Russia for 'Large Scale' Drug Smuggling

The teacher had enjoyed diplomatic immunity before his arrest in August.

Russia Jails 4 in Luggage Cocaine Case

The men were caught trying to smuggle nearly 400 kilograms of cocaine from the Russian embassy in Argentina.

Russia Seeks Long Sentences for Accused Argentina Embassy Cocaine Smugglers

The defendants face up to 19 years on charges of smuggling 389 kilograms of cocaine worth over $60 million from Buenos Aires to Moscow.

Russian Drug Overdose Deaths Surge During Pandemic – Open Media

The rise has been linked to the proliferation of Russian-made synthetic drugs after Russia tightened import controls during the pandemic.

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